UGH where do they find these white trash parents on Primetime?

[Free4Life11]

Ugh I am disgusted. What awful white trash parents, they are making me sick! I just want to smack them. What in the world does this man see in "Lynn"? How in the heck do people get to be so awful and insensitive?

 

[HomeSweetDisney]

Well I don't think it has anything to do with their being white but I do agree that they are some pretty messed up people. I will never understand how parents and step-parents get away with treating kids like that. And then when everyone is completely disgusted by their behavior they are left scratching their heads in confusion because the way they see it, they aren't doing anything wrong. It's very frustrating But I think in that family's situation there are just many more issues that haven't been dealt with and that leads to the destructive family life.

 

[Kycha]

Honestly, I don't think they had to look very hard to find a family like this. What is wrong with those "parents"?

 

[Pugdog007]

I have to agree. Why aren't they laying into these parents? Sorry excuse for parents, that is. Clearly, the stepmom is jealous and feels threatened by stepdaughter. And for Dad to not see this and stop it... he's worthless too. Poor kid.

 

[OhMari]

You think they are going to put a family on there with no problems. I'm not saying boring families don't have problems, but this is why these families get on these shows, they really don't know any better.

 

[tw1nsmom]

I'm going to be appalled (but not surprised) if these parents aren't investigated by child welfare.

I had a father who talked to me the way that stepmother/father talked to Kyle. It only began in earnest when my brother left the house. Prior to that he was the target.

I guarantee you that, without intensive intervention/supervision, that that woman will treat the other children the same way once they hit adolescence. Because the father is so afraid of losing his family, he will probably let her.

 

[ktpool]

I can't believe the way the father was beating on Kyle. If she wasn't already close to going to college, I would say take her from the home. Should still be investigated because of the other kids in the house.

Everyone ....all together now.....say LOSERS!

 

[HomeSweetDisney]

I was seriously so disgusted by BOTH of the parents behavior but the step-mother's in particular. She may be a mother and a wife but she has a LOT of growing up to do. She acts like a teenager herself, letting jealousy and resentment take control of her. The daughter was bending over backwards to make her dad and step-mom happy and to fit in and all she got was indifference. And the step-mother did not seem at all sincere when she told the daughter that they could try and build a better relationship once her dad was home for good. She made me sick. Of course, when the father lashed out at her by hitting her and cursing her repeatedly for calling him a liar I was appalled. Maybe he felt she was out of line but that was no exuse for reacting the way he did. I think the daughter was much better off living with the grandparents because I don't see either of her "parents" growing up or changing their ways anytime soon.

 

[mamaprincess]

It was tragic. I hope that they are investigated and I hope the other children have grandparents to take them in because those psychos should not be allowed to keep those kids. Poor Kyle, thank goodness she had somewhere to go..

I am in complete agreement with the poster who said that the stepmom was jealous of her stepdaughter. She was rediculous.

 

[kimmikayb]

I am still in shock over that show. If that is how they act while camera are on, what do they do when they shut the camera off????

I agree, those little kids are in trouble too and Primetime didn't seem so concerned with them. It just broke my heart when they were covering their ears.

I'm glad Kyle is with her grandparents. I missed the very beginning...where is the bio mom?

 

[disykat]

I was impressed with Kyle's maturity in trying to handle a very rough situation. Her bio mom sent her to live full time with dad at age 12 when puberty hormones struck.

I know it's hard not to take it personally when teens lash out, but I couldn't believe that those parents honestly seemed to ignore all her good behaviors and totally personalize her bad moments. What really took the cake for me was when the Dad was justifying beating her because she called him a liar. Honestly, I'd be surprised if he doesn't lose his job if his employers see this. I assume they will be investigated to see if it is safe for the younger children to remain in the home.

Those experts looked shocked out of their minds by the behavior they were witnessing. I was impressed that they could put aside the judgement and try to help the situation.

The first family seemed to be much more "normal" in their dysfunction. While they didn't exactly have all shining tv moments they sure came off looking good compared to the other family.

 

[magicmirror]

Its amazing what some children have to go through, When I was a child, I had wayyyyyy less than an ideal situation. You live and learn and do your best to do better. I know myself that I could be a more patient mother sometimes. But, that, omg, its rediculous. Every person, especially every child, deserves a chance. They aren't getting it. The saddest thing is they may continue the violence because it is what they have learned. They should be taken away, and put in a home where somebody really cares, and puts them first.

 

[summerrluvv]

This show made me so sad. To watch her father attack her like that made me want to cry. I can't believe that Primetime hadn't turned the tape over to authorities. What he did is assault!! Apparently the daughter is so blinded by it that she didn't even remember it when Diane Sawyer brought it up. I really feel bad for the kids invovled. The step mom made me sick. Absolutely sick.

I have had a step monster since I was about five. I can't tell you how many times she got jealous that I was spending time with my dad when I came to visit. To this day, she is still a witch and hasn't spoken to me since Christmas because I went to my grandma's house for Christmas breakfast like I do every year when I'm in town (my dad's mom whom she hates). Apparently she didn't like that and told my dad that she hadn't heard from me the whole time I was in town which was a flat out lie. We had made plans for me to visit them the day after Christmas, but I guess that wasn't good enough for her. She abuses my dad, verbally abuses her own kids and she makes me so sick. I could go on for hours, but I won't

Watching this show just makes me want to hug my little guy tighter and be the best parent I can be for him

 

[The LK 4]

Her dad is a total jerk. I can't believe he gave Kyle's grandmother's ring to his wife, and right in front of her face....and ON HER BIRTHDAY! I feel so badly for Kyle.

 

[ddavis860]

That show had me in tears. I couldn't believe parents could be that cruel. And to be talking to the father about his fear of losing his family, I was amazed. I was so happy that Kyle went to live with her greanparents. When those other 3 kids reach teen years, those parents will never be able to handle it.

Kyle was a good kid, and really trying to fit in. My heart goes out to her. Those parents need to be in jail.

 

[hiwaygal]

DH and I only watched the last maybe 20 minutes or so of this show...and I have to admit I was GLUED to it. Not because I wanted to "watch the train wreck" but because I remember a lot of incidents exactly like this between me, my father, and his women.

It's not about "white trash" or class or income levels or anything...it's about immaturity and jealousy and selfishness.

I was just so glad to see that Kyle is now living with her grandparents, and doing better. I hope she can still have some kind of relationship with her father but I guess at some point she will realize he "abandoned" her in favor of his new family. She's got a big heart, and a good head on her shoulders. I think she'll forgive him just for the sake of keeping him in her life.

I never saw what happened to the mother though...can anyone fill me in?

 

[DawnCt1]

At the risk of being flamed; Dr. Laura is right. If your first marriage doesn't work out, and you have kids, don't go off with someone else and create a whole new family at the expense of your first. Wait until the kids are grown. Kyle reminded me of Cinderella. "She couldn't do a thing right!' Lynn was literally the wicked step mother. I have heard Dr. Laura tell daughters that have complained about how badly their own dad's treat them if deference to their step mothers and the answer is; "he is sleeping with her". That's pathetic. I think that the "experts" were to easy on those hideous parents. Good for Grandma and Grandpa! If she was up for adoption, I would take her.

 

[goofy's friends]

This whole thing was awful. It was like a train wreck. I wanted to turn it off, but couldn't . Lynn is a horible human being. 1. She sat around while Kyle did all the work. 2. she was"throwing punches" while Kyle's dad was beating her 3. she showed no remorse and she wouldn't apologize at the end when Kyle did. Kyle wants so badly to please and all Lynn had to do was say "I'm sorry" couldn't believe it. She didn't learn a thing and will not change unless someone intervenes.

 

[Tuffcookie]

Thank goodness Kyle has her maternal grandparents to live with. I can't believe she handled the situation she was in with such grace. She is mature beyond her years.
Her dad and step-mom need to have children's services knocking on their door. If this is a part of what goes on when they know the camera is rolling I'd hate to think about what goes on when the camera is gone.

TC

 

[escape]

I didn't watch Primetime the other night but I did see a little clip on the Website. Just the little I saw made me ill.

I think we can all take a little comfort in knowing that Lynn and her husband are going to have a tough road ahead of them. Now that this is all out in the open for America to see, I don't think they are going to get by with anything. I suspect that Lynn and her husband will be getting a lot of bashing from neighbors, friends or anyone else living in their community - and rightfully so. Unfortunately, the younger kids will probably have to pay for all of this as well.

By the way, did you all say that Kyle went to live with her grandparents? If so, paternal or maternal and how is that going - or do you know?

ETA: I see the post above me clarified that she is living with her maternal grandparents. I hope she will be able to live a somewhat normal life now. How sad.